From The Villages 9-14-12

Patriot Staff

Friday

Sep 14, 2012 at 2:00 AM

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GOOD TURNOUT AT VILLAGE DAY – James E. Silvain, left, and Bob Reynolds demonstrate how wood is turned Sept. 9 at Marstons Mills Village Day. Cape Cod Wood Turners displayed their work, made from local trees, inside the library.

They’ll remember Sallie

In its September newsletter, the Cape Cod Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society saluted the memory of a neighbor, Sallie Louise Moore, who died Aug. 12. Moore lived near the railroad tracks in West Barnstable and made sure to wave to the riders and crews who would pass, according to Linda Pegnato of the NRHS.

As a final honor, Cape Cod Central Railroad conductor Chris Waystack halted his train one morning in August opposite the chair, now draped in black, from which Moore watched the trains. Engineer Russ Briggs “sounded three ghostly wails from 2009’s air horn,” Waystack told Pegnato. “It was absolutely beautiful.”

Redeemable trailer at transfer station benefits Meetinghouse Farm

The redeemable trailer at the Barnstable Transfer Station benefits Meetinghouse Farm in West Barnstable for the month of September.

Collection opportunities at the trailer rotate among non-profit groups willing to staff the trailer to take in and sort returnable bottles and cans donated by those using the facility.

Cummaquid hosts wildlife fest

The Cape Cod Wildlife Collaborative presents a celebration of wildlife and habitat Sept. 15 (rain date Sept. 16) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary on Bone Hill Road in Cummaquid. There’ll be exhibits and activities, book signings, and food to enjoy.

Join the conversation at Mills library

Eric Larson’s Garden of Beasts is the next entry in Marstons Mills Public Library’s book discussion series, meeting Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. Admission is free.

Chief tells tale of Cotuit Fire Department

Join Chief Chris Olsen Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Cotuit Library for a look at the history of the Cotuit Fire Department. There’s no charge for admission to this Historical Society of Santuit and Cotuit event in the Cotuit Chronicles series.

The Story of Cotuit, a DVD of the history of the village from the 1600s to today, will be on sale ($15) as well as The Life and Times of Cotuit, a collection of papers presented over the decades ($20).

The society asks people to register at infohssc@verizon.net or by calling 508-428-0461, or “just show up and surprise us!”

Rummage around in Osterville

Osterville United Methodist Church, Main and Pond streets, holds a rummage sale Sept. 21 and 22 starting at 9 a.m.

Community Yard Sale at Meetinghouse Farm, Sept. 29

Meetinghouse Farm will hold a community yard sale Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Items such as antiques, small furniture, household items, books, appliances, pictures, jewelry, crafts and more will be available.

Tool sharpening will be offered by Charlie Wilson from 1 a.m. to noon ($5 per cutting tool).

Vendor space is still available at $25 for a 10x10-foot space. For more information, call 508-362-4995 or email midi2000@comcast.net.

Meetinghouse Farm is located at 2135 Meetinghouse Way, West Barnstable. No early birds, and the rain date is Sept. 30.

Put some zip in your wardrobe

To benefit the Barnstable Village Civic Association, “village pride” long-sleeve shirts decorated with the zip codes of Barnstable and Cummaquid are being sold at Barnstable Market, Neutral Territory, and Mosee’s (Barnstable only).

Shirts to benefit the West Barnstable Civic Association can be found at 7Gs Liquor Store, the Whelden Library, and Cape Cod Cooperative Bank's West Barnstable branch.

Prices for now are $20. It’s a throw to know

Orders are being accepted for the Centerville Beautification Committee’s Centerville Throw, which funds the committee’s planting and related efforts in the village. The cost is $45; call 508-771-7225 to order.